1. Eastern Coral Snake (Micrurus fulvius):
- Venomous
- Brightly colored with bands of red, black, and yellow
- Found in pine flatwoods, sandhill habitats, and hardwood hammocks
2. Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus):
- Venomous
- Dark-brown or black in color with a white or cream-colored stripe down the sides of its head
- Found in swamps, marshes, and other wet areas
3. Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus):
- Venomous
- Large and heavy-bodied snake with a diamond-shaped pattern on its back
- Found in a variety of habitats, including pine flatwoods, swamps, and coastal scrub
4. Pygmy Rattlesnake (Sistrurus miliarius barbouri):
- Venomous
- Small rattlesnake with a brown or gray body and dark brown or black markings
- Found in pine flatwoods and scrubby habitats
5. Southern Black Racer (Coluber constrictor):
- Non-venomous
- Large, slender snake with a glossy black upper body and a white or cream-colored belly
- Found in a variety of habitats, including forests, fields, and swamps
6. Eastern Ratsnake (Pantherophis alleghaniensis):
- Non-venomous
- Large snake with a gray or brown body and black-edged scales
- Found in a variety of habitats, including forests, fields, and swamps
7. Eastern Indigo Snake (Drymarchon couperi):
- Non-venomous
- Large, glossy black snake with a white or cream-colored throat
- Found in a variety of habitats, including forests, swamps, and scrublands
8. Scarlet Kingsnake (Lampropeltis elapsoides):
- Non-venomous
- Red, black, and yellow banded snake that resembles the Eastern Coral Snake
- Found in a variety of habitats, including forests, fields, and urban areas
9. Corn Snake (Pantherophis guttatus):
- Non-venomous
- Red, black, and white patterned snake
- Found in a variety of habitats, including forests, fields, and urban areas
10. Rough Green Snake (Opheodrys aestivus):
- Non-venomous
- Bright green snake with a white or yellow belly
- Found in a variety of habitats, including forests, fields, and urban areas
It's important to note that while some snakes in the Naples area are venomous, snake encounters are relatively rare. It is still advisable to take precautions and be aware of your surroundings when exploring natural areas.
